Reprimands Meaning in English
word · lemma: reprimand
ˈɹɛpɹəˌmændz
REP-ruh-mandz
ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːndz
REP-rim-ahndz
Definition
Strong or formal expressions of disapproval, often given by someone in authority when someone has done something wrong.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, sometimes written word, mostly used in work, school, or official contexts. "Receive a reprimand" means to be officially scolded. Not commonly used for casual situations; use "scold" or "tell off" informally.
Spanish: reprimendas - regañosPortuguese (BR): repreensões - advertênciasPortuguese (PT): reprimendas - advertênciasChinese (Simplified): 训斥 - 斥责Chinese (Traditional): 訓斥 - 斥責Hindi: डाँट-फटकारArabic: توبيخات - تعنيفاتBengali: ভর্ত্সনা - সতর্কবাণী - তিরস্কারRussian: выговор - замечание - порицаниеJapanese: 叱責 - 注意Vietnamese: khiển trách - phê bìnhKorean: 견책 - 질책Turkish: azarlama - kınama - uyarı (resmî)Urdu: سرزنش - ملامتIndonesian: teguran - peringatan (resmi) - kecaman
Example Sentences
The teacher reprimands students who talk during class.
basic
My boss often reprimands staff for being late.
basic
She reprimands her children when they misbehave.
basic
Public reprimands can be embarrassing for employees.
natural
He ignores most reprimands, but this time he seemed upset.
natural
Serious mistakes at work usually result in official reprimands.
natural